A guide to picking your professional bag

There's one item in our closet that is highly under appreciated yet incredibly valuable to our daily life. The trusty backpack.

It is our travel companion, holding all our worldly possessions whilst we are on the go. However, how often do we contemplate whether our bag's serve it's purpose in improving a day to day lives. 

Here at Backey we use certain criteria to assess our designs before manufacturing our bags to ensure we bring value to all our customer's by improving their lives and empowering their confidence.

Whether you choose a Backey bag or a bag from another brand, we want to help you find the right one. Here are of the key components to deciding whether you are choosing the right one.

1. Hands-Free Carrying: One of the primary functions of a bag is to free up your hands. When you wear a backpack, you can carry your belongings on your back, leaving your hands available for other tasks such as walking, hiking, biking, or holding onto handrails on public transportation.

2. Convenient Transport: Bags are designed with straps and compartments that make it easy to organize and carry a variety of items, from books and laptops to clothing and food. This makes them suitable for a wide range of activities, from school and work to travel and outdoor adventures.

3. Even Weight Distribution: Properly designed backpacks distribute the weight of the contents evenly across your shoulders and back. This reduces the strain on your body compared to carrying a heavy load in your hand or over one shoulder.

4. Functional Accessibility: Bags typically have multiple compartments and pockets, making it easy to organize and access your belongings. You can keep things like your keys, wallet, water bottle, and snacks easily accessible, reducing the need to rummage through a bag to find what you need. A good bag will have purposefully designed compartments to meet your day to day carry requirements.

5. Comfort: Quality bags are designed with padded straps and back panels, as well as adjustable features, to maximize comfort during prolonged use. They are ergonomically designed to minimize discomfort and strain, making them suitable for long walks, hikes, and commutes.

6. Versatility: Bags come in various sizes and designs to suit different purposes. You can find bags designed for specific activities, such as business use, cycling, commuting, or carrying electronics. A bag that can be adapted from backpack to briefcase is a great example of being versatile for most occasions. Check out the Executive Voyager Backpack for this feature.

7. Security: Many backpacks come with features like zippers, buckles, and locking mechanisms, which help secure your belongings and deter theft. This can be especially important when traveling or in crowded places.

8. Durable: Some bags are made from weather-resistant materials, helping protect your belongings from the elements during outdoor activities. High quality full grain leather is a material we choose for our bags because it provides longevity and maintains quality over an extended period of time.